Asian Stereotypes & Myth Busters

Despite pervasive “model minority” stereotypes, education and broadband access continue to be barriers for many within the Asian Pacific American community. Higher education continues to be a far reach for many APAs.

“Only 12% of Laotians, 14% of Hmong and Cambodians, and 18% of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders have a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the standard 28% of the general US population,” said Ken Lee, OCA National Acting Chief Executive.